Articles filed under Sports
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Chicago Trophy has international appealJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Andy Gawecki stood on the bleachers bordering UIC Flames Field on Thursday morning, snapping photos as quickly as he could. His favorite soccer team, Wisla Krakow, was o...
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Morale ebbing, riders pedal onJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - CASTELSARRASIN, France -- On a day when the Tour de France got a new leader in Alberto Contador, Michael Rasmussen's mark on cycling's premier event was all too clear --...
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Kane signed and ready to deliverJul 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Normally it's a surprise whenever a prospect drafted the previous summer makes an NHL team. But in Patrick Kane's case, it would be a shocker if he doesn't make the Blac...
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Bowens, Libertyville move onJul 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Unlike the one his Libertyville American Legion team coughed up Sunday, this lead was safe. A few weeks back, Joey Bowens heard that Creighton University's tradition-ric...
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Is anything major wrong with Tiger?Jul 23, 2007 11:00 pm - It was on the TV screen for only an instant. But I'm fairly certain I saw Butch Harmon following Tiger Woods this weekend at the British Open, writing down notes along t...
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Time running out for some Sox?Jul 23, 2007 11:00 pm - The White Sox will be on display at U.S. Cellular Field until Sunday. Fans wishing to see popular players such as right fielder Jermaine Dye, starting pitchers Jose Cont...
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Lester beats Indians, CancerJul 23, 2007 11:00 pm - CLEVELAND -- As the emotions washed over him, Jon Lester stood on the mound and squeezed the baseball tightly in his left hand. This was the moment, his moment. Staring ...
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For dog lovers, Vick case touches sensitive nerveJul 23, 2007 11:00 pm - RICHMOND, Va. -- Sports enthusiasts can overlook an athlete's missteps, so long as they don't cross one line: Don't mess with Fido. In a nation where dog owners number i...
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Mitchell's hustle sparks CougarsJul 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Jermaine Mitchell pretty much did it all offensively for the Kane County Cougars on Monday. He not only hit the tying home run but also scored the game-winner in the Cou...
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It's playoff time in Harper leagueJul 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Last week's action at Harper finished the regular part of the schedule for the boys basketball summer league. One game of note pitted two of the stronger teams against...